Gelatinous BM?

[Zee_RN]

A patient on our unit had 2100 cc's of gelatinous, nonfoul-smelling, clear colored substance from her rectum. She continues to pass this material rectally. C. Diff was negative. Any ideas what this may be? Thanks!

[misti_z]

I have seen gelatinous BM in toxic megacolon as rncountry said, although it had a green tint.

[cargal]

Originally posted by misti_z

I have seen gelatinous BM in toxic megacolon as rncountry said, although it had a green tint.

What is mega colon? Have done a google search on it in the past and turned up nothing. What would be appropriate pain control for resident with mega colon, g-tube, liquid stool, flatulence and increasing abd pain?

Gotta love youz guys.

[Peeps Mcarthur]

If I may,

Megacolon: Massive dilation of the colon,which,if left untreated may lead to perforation and peritonitis.(Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary,Ed,19)

Use Google only in desperation.

Buy books, and a bookshelf,you avoid pop-up ads and skimming someones website for half an hour. I always find 3 or 4 other things interesting while I'm researching.

[Gator,SN]

:chair: .......Ok, I am the dunce! How exactly would you know if a colon is dilated????

Gator

[Peeps Mcarthur]

Well,it does say "Massive".....now doesn't it.

[Gator,SN]

HA ha ha ha ha ha! Peeps you are so darn funny!

Anyway, if anyone has a REAL answer, I'd like to know.

Gator

[cargal]

How does it get dilated? And what is appropriate pain control. Md refuses anything stronger than ultracet d/t the narcotic affects of constipation. Resident is pain.

[Ted]

EWWWWWW!

:)

Ted